Any APNA member who resides in Kentucky is automatically a member of the Kentucky Chapter. For more information about joining or renewing your membership, please see the Membership tab on APNA’s home page for more information about the application process and dues.

Our hope is that all Kentucky psychiatric nurses will make a difference through the work of APNA KY Chapter.

Chapter Goals

The Kentucky Chapter received its charter on November 3, 2005 at the annual meeting of APNA in Nashville, TN. There were 30 KY members in attendance. The KY Chapter represents APNA members throughout the state. From the time the chapter development was initiated until the charter was received APNA KY members grew from 33 to 66. All regions of the state are represented. All levels of practice and all practice areas are involved.

To unify and strengthen psychiatric nursing in KY

To promote safe, effective and accessible mental health care in KY.

Promote psychiatric nursing to students, other nurses and health professionals and the public.